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Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 (No. 131, 2003). -

Adoption: 2003-12-12 | AUS-2003-L-67131

Comprehensive legislation aimed at safeguarding against unlawful interference with maritime transport. Divided into 13 parts. Part 1(s. 1-19) contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 (s. 20-40) makes provision for maritime security levels and security directions. Part 3 (s. 41-59) deals with maritime security plans; Part 4 (s. 60-89) with ship security plans and ISSCs. Part 5 (s. 90-100) provides for regulated foreign ships. Part 6 (s. 101-113) regulates maritime security zones. Part 7 (s. 114-133) sets forth other security measures. Part 8 (s. 134-168) provides for powers of officials. Part 9 (s. 169-182) regulates reporting of maritime transport security incidents. Part 10 (s. 183-185) provides for information-sharing. Part 11 (s. 186-200) regulates enforcement. Part 12 (s. 201) deals with review of decisions, and Part 13 (s. 202-209) contains miscellaneous provisions.

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Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Collection Amendment Regulations 2003 (No. 1).

Adoption: 2003-06-23 | Date of entry into force: 2003-07-01 | AUS-2003-R-64754

Made under Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Collection Act 1992. Amends Seafarer Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Collection Regulations 2002 with respect to manner of payment of levy.

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Maritime Safety Queensland Act 2002 No. 29. -

Adoption: 2002-08-06 | AUS-2002-L-97971

An Act to provide for the establishment of Maritime Safety Queensland, and for other purposes.

Australia - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Transport and Regional Services Legislation Amendment (Maritime Safety) (Application of Criminal Code) Regulations 2001 (No. 1).

Adoption: 2001-12-20 | AUS-2001-R-61271

Amends Navigation (Collision) Regulations with respect to measures to be observed for the prevention of collisions, and Navigation (Construction) Regulations regarding information as to the use of cross-flooding fittings provided in the ship. Also amends Navigation (Fire Appliances) Regulations, Navigation (Orders) Regulations, Protection of the Sea (Oil Pollution Compensation Fund) Regulations, and Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) (Orders) Regulations mainly with regard to offences and liability.

Australia - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (Privileges and Immunities) Regulations, 2000 (No. 283 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-10-25 | AUS-2000-R-57668

Makes provision for privileges and immunities of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, of the members of the Tribunal, and of other persons associated with the Tribunal. Also provides for indirect tax concession scheme, and waiver and delegation.

Australia - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment Regulations 2000 (No. 1 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-07-24 | AUS-2000-R-57280

Makes some minor amendments to the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Regulations.

Australia - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Marine Regulations 1999 (S.R. No. 145/1999).

Adoption: 1999-12-21 | AUS-1999-R-57978

Part 2 makes provision for safe operation of vessels, survey, construction and equipment of commercial vessels, operation of hire and dive vessels, and recreational vessels. Part 3 deals with crewing of vessels and certificates of competence, pilots, harbour masters, and carriage of certificate, and licencing. Subsequent sections regulate registration of vessels (Part 4), breath and blood tests (Part 5), prescribed measuring devices (Part 6), evidentiary and other requirements (Part 7), fees (Part 8), and marine infringement notices (Part 9).

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Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Amendment Regulations 1999 (S.R. No. 101).

Adoption: 1999-06-09 | Date of entry into force: 1999-07-01 | AUS-1999-R-55782

Amends the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations with respect to the definition of an incident, the period of incapacity, as well as notification and reporting requirements.

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Marine (Amendment) Act, 1999 (No. 28 of 1999).

Adoption: 1999-06-01 | AUS-1999-L-58101

Amends Marine Act 1988 with respect to the provision of pilotage services in port waters, and the setting of safety standards for the provision of those services. Also extends the Marine Board of Victoria's powers to investigate and prosecute offences against that Act and the regulations.

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Sea Carriage Documents Act 1998 (No. 34)

Adoption: 1998-07-09 | AUS-1998-L-53422

Reforms the law relating to bills of lading, sea waybills and ships' delivery orders and amends the Mercantile Law Act 1936. Establishes rights and liabilities under contracts of carriage. Governs evidence.

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Marine Safety Act 1998 No 121. -

Adoption: 1998 | AUS-1998-L-102315

An Act relating to marine safety and other matters; to repeal the Maritime Services Act 1935, the Navigation Act 1901, the Commercial Vessels Act 1979 and certain other marine legislation.

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Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Amendment Act 1996 (No. 63 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-12-09 | Date of partial entry into force: 1994-06-04 | AUS-1996-L-45648

Amends provisions of the Transport Operation (Marine Safety) Act 1994 to allow persons or ships to be exempted from certain regulations. Also creates a Marine Board with the function of formulating policy concerning marine safety.

Australia - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

International Shipping (Australian-resident Seafarers) Grants Regulations (No. 112 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-06-13 | AUS-1996-R-44814

Specified payments (e.g. for study leave, long service leave) shall not be considered as salary for the purposes of the principal Act.

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International Shipping (Australian-resident Seafarers) Grants Act 1995 (No. 151 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-12-16 | AUS-1995-L-44096

Provides for the payment of a grant to employers of Australian-resident seafarers on certain Australian-operated ships.

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Ports and Maritime Administration Act 1995 No 13. (Ports Corporatisation and Waterways Management Act 1995 (No. 13 of 1995).) -

Adoption: 1995-06-15 | AUS-1995-L-44554

Establishes State-owned corporations to operate the State's port facilities in the major ports and creates a Waterways Authority. Transfers authority over safety matters from the Maritime Services Board to the Minister.

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Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Regulations (S.R. No. 17 of 1995) -

Adoption: 1995-02-07 | AUS-1995-R-40673

Deals with matters such as elections, advice, investigations and enquiries into accidents and notices and reports on accidents.

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Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1993 (No. 10 of 1994) -

Adoption: 1994-01-18 | AUS-1994-L-37027

Promotes the occupational health and safety of persons employed in the maritime industry and provides for related matters.

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Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Consequential Amendments Act 1993 (No. 11 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-01-18 | AUS-1994-L-37028

Amends the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 by substituting certain definitions.

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Marine Order (No. 4 of 1993.)

Adoption: 1993-06-04 | Date of entry into force: 1993-07-01 | AUS-1993-R-55987

Regulates various issues related to the provision of certificates of medical fitness necessary to serve as a seafarer.

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Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Regulations (SR 1993 No. 134). -

Adoption: 1993 | AUS-1993-R-88624

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International Labour Organisation (Compliance with Conventions) Act 1992 (No. 220 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-11-11 | Date of entry into force: 1992-12-24 | AUS-1992-L-33043

Makes provision for giving effect to the Tripartite Consultation (International Labour Standards) Convention, 1976 and amends the Migration Act 1958 and the Navigation Act 1912 to enable Australia to ratify certain international conventions.

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Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Collection Act 1992 (No. 232 of 1992) -

Adoption: 1992-10-14 | AUS-1992-L-33083

Provides for the collection of levy imposed by the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992, and in particular for the duties of employers to give returns and information, offences relating to returns, access to premises and book warrants to enter premises, and identity cards to authorise persons to enter premises.

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Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Act 1992 (No 231 of 1992) -

Adoption: 1992-10-14 | AUS-1992-L-33084

Imposes a levy on seafarer berths in prescribed ships, to be payable by employers of seafarers on such ships.

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Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 1992 (No. 233 of 1992) -

Adoption: 1992-10-14 | AUS-1992-L-33086

Repeals the Seamen's Compensation Act 1911, and enacts transitional provisions regarding entitlement to compensation, payment settlements, liability under the repealed Act, the right by employees to bring action for damages against employers in certain cities, and related matters.

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Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 (No. 234 of 1992) -

Adoption: 1992-10-14 | AUS-1992-L-33087

Divided into nine Parts concerning terms used under the Act; compensation; rehabilitation; liabilities arising apart from this Act; Notices and Claims; reconsideration of determinations and review of decisions by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal; compulsory insurance and the Fund; administration and finance; and miscellanous matters.

Australia - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Seamen's War Pensions and Allowances Regulations (Amendment) (S.R. 1992 No. 74)

Adoption: 1992-03-11 | Date of entry into force: 1992-03-19 | AUS-1992-R-29325

Regulations 19(1)(a), 38A and 40 are deleted from the principal regulations.

Australia - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Marine (Crewing) Amendment Regulation 1992 (S.L. 1992 No. 35)

Adoption: 1992-03-05 | Date of entry into force: 1992-04-01 | AUS-1992-R-29305

Under the Queensland Marine Act 1958, the Marine (Manning) Regulation 1987 is amended in matters relating to requirements and fees for certificates of competency for various classes of maritime officers.

Australia - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Seamen's War Pensions and Allowances Regulations (Amendment) (S.R. 1991 No. 392)

Adoption: 1991-11-20 | Date of entry into force: 1991-12-01 | AUS-1991-R-27164

These regulations amend the Seamen's War Pensions and Allowances Regulations, under the authority of the Seamen's War Pensions and Allowances Act 1940, in matters relating to eligibility for medical treatment.

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Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990 (No. 78, 1990). -

Adoption: 1990-10-22 | Date of entry into force: 1990-10-22 | AUS-1990-L-21437

Establishes an authority to combat marine pollution and to provide search and rescue services, commercial services to the maritime industry and related consultancy and management services.

Australia - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Marine (Dangerous Goods) Regulations 1990.

Adoption: 1990-07-26 | Date of entry into force: 1990-07-28 | AUS-1990-R-20747

These regulations cover general requirements for ships, further provisions relating to tankers and other ships carrying dangerous goods in bulk, further provisions relating to explosives and radioactive substances, and repeal the Navigation (Dangerous Goods) Regulations 1978.

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Marine (Safety Manning) Amendment Regulations 1990 (S.R. 1990, No. 66)

Adoption: 1990-05-28 | Date of entry into force: 1990-06-06 | AUS-1990-R-27183

Under the authority of the Marine Act 1976, Regulation 16 of the Marine (Safety Manning) Regulations 1985 is amended as it pertains to the manning requirements of class 3C fishing vessels.

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Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims Act 1989. No. 151.

Adoption: 1989-11-30 | AUS-1989-L-20189

An Act to give effect to the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976, and for related purposes.

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Port of Melbourne Authority (Amendment) Regulations 1988. S.R. No. 524.

Adoption: 1988-12-22 | AUS-1988-R-9219

Technical amendments to 1988 Regulations by the same name.

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Marine (Procedures) Regulations 1988. S.R. 489.

Adoption: 1988-12-20 | AUS-1988-R-9214

These Regulations provide for the administration of procedures related to breath and blood tests, the issue of marine infringements, the test of speed measuring devices, the election of a member of the Marine Board by pilots, and for certificates for evidentiary purposes.

Australia - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Marine (Vessels) Regulations 1988. S.R. No. 490.

Adoption: 1988-12-20 | AUS-1988-R-9215

Regulations providing for the registration, survey, and crewing of specified vessels, and for the construction of and equipment to be carried on specified vessels.

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Marine (Navigation and Operation of Vessels) Regulations 1988. S.R. No. 491. -

Adoption: 1988-12-20 | AUS-1988-R-9216

These Regulations are intended to give effect to part of Chapter V of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 by adopting s.15 of the Uniform Shipping Laws Code and to give effect to the International Convention for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 by adopting s.16 of the Uniform Shipping Laws Code.

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Port of Melbourne Authority (No. 2) Regulations 1988. S.R. No. 321.

Adoption: 1988-08-30 | AUS-1988-R-9205

Rules for the safe and efficient operation of the Port of Melbourne and for the effective management of shipping, trade and services provided within the Port.

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Transport Legislation Amendment Act 1988. No. 57.

Adoption: 1988-06-15 | AUS-1988-L-7081

In particular, amends the Navigation Act 1912 in relation to seamen, apprentices and mercantile marine officers, specifically concerning suitability for engagement and offences and penalties (Schedules 1 and 2).

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Marine Act 1988. No. 52.

Adoption: 1988-05-31 | AUS-1988-L-6610

Re-enacts with amendments the law relating to pollution and the registration of vessels; implements certain international maritime Conventions of the IMO and provides for the safe operation of vessels. Contains inspection provisions.

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Protection of the Sea Legislation Amendment Act 1986. No. 167.

Adoption: 1986-12-18 | AUS-1986-L-3342

Amends the Navigation Act 1912, the Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983 and certain other Acts. Concerns in particular the carriage of dangerous goods and harmful substances by sea.

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Navigation Amendment Act 1986. No. 132.

Adoption: 1986-12-09 | AUS-1986-L-3310

Amends the Navigation Act 1912 (No. 4 of 1913, as amended) to insert a new s. 207A providing that, "(1) A ship is, for the purposes of this Act, substandard if the ship is seaworthy, but conditions on board the ship are clearly hazardous to safety or health." Makes consequential amendments to other ss. of the Act as well.

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Seamen's Compensation Regulations (Amendment).

Adoption: 1986-11-20 | AUS-1986-R-3067

Amends Reg. 118, 119 and 120 in regard to amounts prescribed, particularly in relation to compensation in case of disease or injury.

Australia - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Navigation (Loading and Unloading - Safety Measures) Regulations (Repeal) 1986.

Adoption: 1986-11-06 | AUS-1986-R-3062

Repeal the following Statutory Rules: 1961 No. 128, 1967 No. 133, 1969 No. 210, 1970 No. 59, 1973 No. 233, 1976 No. 280, 1977 No. 269, 1979 No. 195, 1981 No. 289, 1984 No. 356 and 1985 No. 253.

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Navigation (Orders) Regulations (Amendment) 1986.

Adoption: 1986-11-06 | AUS-1986-R-3063

Adds a regulation regarding evidence of the marking of weights of packages.

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Seamen's Compensation Regulations (Amendment). No. 283.

Adoption: 1985-10-31 | AUS-1985-R-5065

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Seamen's Compensation Regulations (Amendment). No. 43.

Adoption: 1985-04-18 | AUS-1985-R-5063

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Act to amend the Queensland Marine Act 1958-1979 and the Queensland Marine Amendment Act 1981 each in certain particulars. No. 8 of 1985.

Adoption: 1985-03-20 | AUS-1985-L-1546

Many amendments. Repeals Part III and inserts new Part III (Manning of ships).

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Social Security and Repatriation Legislation Amendment Act 1984.

Adoption: 1984-06-25 | AUS-1984-L-1240

An Act relating to social security, repatriation and related matters. No. 78 of 1984. Miscellaneous amendments.

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Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983 (Act No. 41 of 1983). -

Adoption: 1983 | AUS-1983-L-79653

Repeals the Protection of the Sea (Discharge of Oil from Ships) Act 1981.

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Prevention of pollution by oil
Part III - Prevention of pollution by noxious substances
Part IIIA - Prevention of pollution by packaged harmful substances
Part IIIB - Prevention of pollution by sewage
Part IIIC - Prevention of pollution by garbage
Part IV - Miscellaneous

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Marine (Crew Accommodation) Regulations (SL No. 17, 1982). -

Adoption: 1982-03-12 | AUS-1982-R-93272

Part I - Introductory
1. Citation
2. Commencement
3. Interpretation

Part II - Requirements for crew accommodation
4. Application of Code
5. Construction of Code
6. Plans of accommodation

Part III - Inspection of crew accommodation
7. Routine inspection of accommodation
8. Inspection of accommodation by surveyor